Pataphysics

Exhibition ephemera, printed matter, and documents associated with ‘pataphysical practice — the science of imaginary solutions. Objects from artists, writers, and figures working within or adjacent to the College of ‘Pataphysics and its extended networks.

  • Original 1975 André Stas exhibition brochure, Galerie La Marée, Brussels, front cover showing artist name ANDRE STAS in serif type above a black-and-white collage of a ballerina figure standing atop a geological cross-section diagram with circular holes, offset printed on cream laid paper. Interior spread of 1975 André Stas exhibition brochure, Galerie La Marée, Brussels, showing mock-biographical chronology by Michel Thyrion on left — listing dates from 1949 to 1975 including glue, elections, and clandestinity — and essay text Orage Forêt ou Le jeune Laboureur by Tom Gutt on right, with two collage reproductions including a suitcase labelled Je suis l'idéal rêve and an amphitheatre scene.

    André Stas — Exhibition Brochure — Galerie La Marée, Brussels, 1975

    André Stas — Exhibition Brochure — Galerie La Marée, Brussels, 1975